sysopn.
/ˈsɪsɒp/ Computing slang (originally U.S.).
= system operator n. at system n. Compounds 3a.
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1983 Byte Feb. 441/4 Contact The Softwaire [sic] Centre, 11768 West Pico Blvd.,..or leave a message for the system operator, ‘SYSOP’, on the bulletin board.
1985 Your Computer May 129/1 There are two main channels for distributing public domain software—user group libraries and the bulletin boards run by that dedicated (crazy?) band of public-spirited sysops.
1986 TeleLink Sept. 8/1 Operational initially for 20 hours a day..the board will eventually feature up to 16 sub-boards, each run by separate sysops.
1990 Amstrad PCW Feb. 29/2 The SYStem OPerator—sysop—will normally have provided messaging facilities.
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